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HELP! Can't find apps on sdcard

I am using DeFrost 9.0b with spare parts that lets you install apps on the sdcard. I am trying to backup all my apps that I downloaded and installed but I can't find them on the sdcard with root explorer.
Does anyone know where on the sdcard the apps are downloaded?

look in the android secure folder on the root of the SD card

Nekromantik said:
look in the android secure folder on the root of the SD card
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I did and it is empty. ???

Sandule said:
I did and it is empty. ???
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that is where they are meant to be.
So I dunno where else it could have placed them.

Nekromantik said:
that is where they are meant to be.
So I dunno where else it could have placed them.
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Could it be a permission issue. I can't seem to change the permissions for the .android_secure folder. Is there a specific way that I need to change permissions in root explorer?

Did you direct the apps to the correct location with pm SetInstallLocation 2?
As suggested, the apps should be inside encrypted files within the /sdcard/.android_secure folder, whose contents are visible in recovery mode only.

So how can I get to the files then?

Should also work by using a Terminal Emulator.
Go to the Android Market, download an app called "ConnectBot".
Sign in to it, set is to local.
try the following (enter these commands):
su
ls -l /sdcard/.android_secure
I think you could also install Apps2SD using the Terminal Emulator with these commands:
su
pm setInstallLocation 2
Let me know if that helps at all.
Regards,
Mas.

I have already performed the setinstallLocation 2
When I do the ls command nothing comes up.

Not sure then mate
May be worth trying a full wipe again, re-flashing the rom and installing A2SD?
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[ROM][24 Feb] IceCreamSandwich Development/Discussion Thread

IceCreamSandwich Development/Discussion Thread
What is this?
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Hello everyone! This thread is dedicated to Hashcode's and JackpotClavin's work.
This is an Android 4.0.3 ROM not meant for daily use! It is based on CyanogenMod 9.
I will not post any instructions how to flash this to your kindle until it is considered to be ready for daily use. If you know how, feel free to do it.
If you want to join us on IRC:
irc.freenode.net #kindlefire-dev
What works? What doesn't?
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revxx14 created a Google Spreadsheet to collect known bugs. You can find it right here.
Please take a look at it before reporting any bugs!
A rough list what does not work:
Hardware Video Decoding
Light sensor
There is a SOD bug and no, there is no bluetooth.
Downloads
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ROM:
2012-02-24 cm9-02-24.zip
ff4e0ea9c27d28b18226e230e2bf2994 by sitic
Changelog:
+init.d support
+fix default.prop
+Test: Apps use now xlarge layout instead of large
More information here
Google Apps:
gapps-ics-20120224-signed.zip
11b5763810edb732379d39b6df9ccbcf
Workarounds / Fixes
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None needed.
Last words
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The devs do all of this for free, remember that. Buy them a drink! ♥

it's actually the vold binary found in /system/bin/vold from cm7 ;-) you'll have to change permissions on it once you push it back to /system/bin/ (i just did a 777), then reboot
that's just to have the sdcard properly mount at both /sdcard and /mnt/sdcard. if you wanna do the mass storage you'll have to download the app and do the commands i'm not really a fan of it because unlike other devices, every single filesystem present on our device will mount with the app, so system and data and the sdcard will mount and create like 8 windows on your computer

So the zip file above does the sd card mount with that update or not or is a new update file imminent.

Any hints as to what is or isn't working? At least a vague Idea? Wifi?
Sent from my HTC EVO 3D using xda premium

The zip above was only meant for other devs to see if they could get the sdcard working but now it's working.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA App

Wifi works. Video playback (Netflix) and some audio (in Angry Birds) doesn't work. Runs pretty good though.
I'm so excited. Thanks for all your hard work guys.

I've had some random spouts of sound working. sometimes the keyboard will randomly start making those key noises, and it's started working playing angry birds before, but not for long.
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JackpotClavin said:
The zip above was only meant for other devs to see if they could get the sdcard working but now it's working.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA App
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when could you upload a new zip with sd card fix? I'd try a crack at it myself but don't want to mess up anything.
EDIT: nevermind. Seen the new vold file in the op.

Excuse me for being blind, but how do I get to the Trebuchet settings?

JackpotClavin said:
The zip above was only meant for other devs to see if they could get the sdcard working but now it's working.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA App
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Could you make a flashable zip where the sd-card is working please?

http://www.multiupload.com/Z5QBY3M80T
Flashable zip with working sd, the launcher from CM9 and the USB mount app. I haven't tested it yet (i am about to flash it). If this isn't allowed then please remove it.
Basically its got vold added to bin, the set_perm line in the updater-zip for it, trebuchet in /system/app and the ICS Usb mounter apk in /system/app.
Enjoy

XperiaPlayer said:
http://www.multiupload.com/Z5QBY3M80T
Flashable zip with working sd, the launcher from CM9 and the USB mount app. I haven't tested it yet (i am about to flash it). If this isn't allowed then please remove it.
Basically its got vold added to bin, the set_perm line in the updater-zip for it, trebuchet in /system/app and the ICS Usb mounter apk in /system/app.
Enjoy
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Downloading Now as well. Will report back soon
Sent from my Kindle Fire using xda premium

XperiaPlayer said:
http://www.multiupload.com/Z5QBY3M80T
Flashable zip with working sd, the launcher from CM9 and the USB mount app. I haven't tested it yet (i am about to flash it). If this isn't allowed then please remove it.
Basically its got vold added to bin, the set_perm line in the updater-zip for it, trebuchet in /system/app and the ICS Usb mounter apk in /system/app.
Enjoy
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I should be able to flash this over the other one just wiping /system without any problems, right?

FroyoShark said:
I should be able to flash this over the other one just wiping /system without any problems, right?
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I flashed this over the last one with no problem. However the USB Mass Storage Tools don't work. I keep getting an error: "You cannot enable UMS without a USB connection."

When it boots you need to do the following:
Check set as default then select:
Trebuchet
com.cyanogeonmod.trebuchet
If the USB mounter comes up just press the back button at the bottom.
ENjoy

How exactly do you set permissions to 777? God I sound like a noob. Lol

I also get the error as well, going to see what it is now. (usb mounter ums)
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If you use my zip you dont need to set the permissions. However if you are doing it on the device (the way described in first post):
adb shell (or terminal emulator)
chmod 777 /system/bin/vold
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The SD card seems to work if you type this into adb shell:
echo "/dev/block/mmcblk0" > /sys/devices/platform/usb_mass_storage/lun0/file
It then pops up on my screen as Removable Device (F, however windows asks me to format it....

gannon5197 said:
How exactly do you set permissions to 777? God I sound like a noob. Lol
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If you use adb: adb shell chmod 777 /system/bin/vold
If you use Root Explorer, check all nine boxes.

Thanks!!!
Just wanted to reiterate that XDA is the greatest forum ever!! Thanks to all of the guys working on this, you are incredible!!!

A official alpha would be nice it's abit confusing as who is in charge on this rom seems live everyone is having a dabble here and there for a fully working rom.Good work though guys.

XperiaPlayer said:
http://www.multiupload.com/Z5QBY3M80T
Flashable zip with working sd, the launcher from CM9 and the USB mount app. I haven't tested it yet (i am about to flash it). If this isn't allowed then please remove it.
Basically its got vold added to bin, the set_perm line in the updater-zip for it, trebuchet in /system/app and the ICS Usb mounter apk in /system/app.
Enjoy
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I will add this to the OP when I get home later!
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[Cuestion] Swap Partition on CyanogenMod 7.2

I tried every way, but I can not use the swap partition on my WFS.
I installed the latest version of the ROM and the Kernel, but I can't make it work.
Does anyone know what should I do to run the "Swap Partition" on my phone?

Go through this.
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Swap_and_Compcache
The cyanogenmod team feels that swap doesn't serve it's purpose on an Android device. To quote them
"This question is hotly debated, but you almost definitely do not need swap or compcache. The only exception to this may be if the device is a first generation device (i.e. HTC Dream or HTC Magic). If you think swap or compcache may make the device faster, feel free to follow the directions below."
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And the WFS is not a first generation device
If you still want to go ahead with it, that link provides a how-to.

But the problem is that with this ROM my phone does not recognize the swap partition. I would like to post on its own thread, but I can not because I am a new user.

DanHidalgo said:
I tried every way, but I can not use the swap partition on my WFS.
I installed the latest version of the ROM and the Kernel, but I can't make it work.
Does anyone know what should I do to run the "Swap Partition" on my phone?
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You have to create a mount script and copy it to /system/etc/init.d and give it the same permissions all the other files in init.d
Attached is the code to use if you have swap as the third partition on your SD card. Remove the .txt extension and place it in /system/etc/init.d and give it the appropriate permissions then reboot
Use the command "free" in a terminal session to verify swap is active and working.
It should be pretty straightforward to modify it to be the second if you aren't using an SD Ext partition for programs.
The code is:
Code:
#!/system/bin/sh
#Checks for a swap partition on mount 3 of the SD card and use it for swap partition.
if [ -b /dev/block/mmcblk0p3 ];
then
#Uncomment the line below to adjust swappiness. Default is 60 I believe
# echo 20 > /proc/sys/vm/swappiness;
swapon /dev/block/mmcblk0p3;
fi;
Change the line:
if [ -b /dev/block/mmcblk0p3 ];
to
if [ -b /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 ];
If you only have your FAT32 Primary and your Swap partition and no SDExt

I will try it this evening. Some people told me that oboe is that I created the Swap Partition with the recovery and I have to create it with the PC.
If I get it working I'll post my results. If not you will see me here again.
Enviado desde mi HTC Wildfire S usando Tapatalk

d33ps1x said:
You have to create a mount script and copy it to /system/etc/init.d and give it the same permissions all the other files in init.d
Attached is the code to use if you have swap as the third partition on your SD card. Remove the .txt extension and place it in /system/etc/init.d and give it the appropriate permissions then reboot
Use the command "free" in a terminal session to verify swap is active and working.
It should be pretty straightforward to modify it to be the second if you aren't using an SD Ext partition for programs.
The code is:
Code:
#!/system/bin/sh
#Checks for a swap partition on mount 3 of the SD card and use it for swap partition.
if [ -b /dev/block/mmcblk0p3 ];
then
#Uncomment the line below to adjust swappiness. Default is 60 I believe
# echo 20 > /proc/sys/vm/swappiness;
swapon /dev/block/mmcblk0p3;
fi;
Change the line:
if [ -b /dev/block/mmcblk0p3 ];
to
if [ -b /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 ];
If you only have your FAT32 Primary and your Swap partition and no SDExt
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When I try to move the script to the specific file I get: failed to copy, or failed to move. How could I copy or move the script in /system/etc/init.d and give all permissions? I am using ES File Explorer and ASTRO. Should I move the zipped file or only the script? I couldn't move none of them

Portugah said:
When I try to move the script to the specific file I get: failed to copy, or failed to move. How could I copy or move the script in /system/etc/init.d and give all permissions? I am using ES File Explorer and ASTRO. Should I move the zipped file or only the script? I couldn't move none of them
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You have to mount system partition as RW to be able to manipulate with files there, big white button "Mounr R/W" in the upper part of the Root explorer app while you are in /system/etc/init.d folder. Then you put there swap.txt file that d33ps1x provided up in the post, rename it just to swap and reboot phone.
I did that with almost every version of cm7 from the begining (in which kernel allowed that) and every time it worked, tnx to d33ps1x

kobredabre said:
You have to mount system partition as RW to be able to manipulate with files there, big white button "Mounr R/W" in the upper part of the Root explorer app while you are in /system/etc/init.d folder. Then you put there swap.txt file that d33ps1x provided up in the post, rename it just to swap and reboot phone.
I did that with almost every version of cm7 from the begining (in which kernel allowed that) and every time it worked, tnx to d33ps1x
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Root explorer is a paid app. Is there any other app I could do that?

Portugah said:
Root explorer is a paid app. Is there any other app I could do that?
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Total commander for android can do same:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1619734
and it's free

kobredabre said:
Total commander for android can do same:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1619734
and it's free
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Once installed the app, how do I grant permissions to the file? the link shows images from the older version.

Portugah said:
Once installed the app, how do I grant permissions to the file? the link shows images from the older version.
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Push and hold the file, choose properties and then hit first button right from the file name and current permissions to expand the menu

kobredabre said:
Push and hold the file, choose properties and then hit first button right from the file name and current permissions to expand the menu
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I moved the file to the specific folder and I restarted my phone. Opening a2sd the swap button was turned off. I opened the terminal and I typed free, the results are 0-0-0. I didn't work.

Portugah said:
Once installed the app, how do I grant permissions to the file? the link shows images from the older version.
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I granted permissions to the file using Total Commander app. Thank you. But it looks like it is not working yet.

Portugah said:
I granted permissions to the file using Total Commander app. Thank you. But it looks like it is not working yet.
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Then the problem can be with kernel on ROM you are using, basic thing is that kernel needs to be abble to support swap for swap to even work... Can't help you much there since you are probably on marvelc version according to you'r country flag, i'm on diferent version. Some1 with same model as yours could help you tough

Is there any way to install another ROM that support swap? which ROM should I use? is there any tutorial?

Portugah said:
Is there any way to install another ROM that support swap? which ROM should I use? is there any tutorial?
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The [2nd] above post is correct. Swap support is enabled in some custom kernels. If you're looking for another ROM, you're going to primarily ask about the kernel included with that ROM. Stock kernels do NOT support swap. You can enable swap [if you have a supporting kernel] via A2SDGUI or terminal... read up and familiarize yourself with linux swap.. since Android is a branch of Linux; same principles apply
Rob
Sent from my HTC_A510c using Tapatalk 2

This says it's possible to enable swap and compcache on CM7.2, but the howto wiki link is dead
To answer you question directly, by default the swap and Compcache schemes are disabled, but if you still feel the need to use them, above link provides you with a how-to.
So, yes, the CyanogenMod 7.2 supports swap and its usage needs to be activated.
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Any idea how to do this?

For me the same question. I'm investigating since 1 week, tried scripts etc. no chance
Nexus One,
4EXT recovery (needed for correct sd-ext formatting)
CM 7.2
swap partition is there but not used.
What could i do to enable the swap partition?
Regards,
Marc

Hello,
I have the stable release cyanogenmod 7.2.0.
Swap is not working and gives following message:
swapon: /dev/block/mmcblk0p3: Function not implement
I found some notes saying that the problem is the kernel not supporting
swap. Which kernel can I use with cyanogenmod 7.2.0 with swap support?.
Thanks for your help.

[Solved] TWRP and Internal Storage

Hey guys, thanks for taking time to help me out with my problem. I've done searches to try and fix the problem before coming here, and it is for that reason that I am posting here now.
Recently, my internal storage has been completely inaccessible within TWRP. When I'm on my ROM, I can see internal storage, and that's where the kernel that I downloaded is. I can go through ES File Explorer and see all of these files. But if I go into TWRP, the only two folders i see in sdcard are morphology and TWRP, neither of which contain any of my sdcard's contents. This is preventing me from flashing.. well.. anything.
Completely unrelated, but ever since I've had this phone and have used TWRP I haven't been able to mount storage whatsoever. I also recently had a problem with my SDCARD which in the rom would unexpectedly disconnect and this was causing battery drain.
EDIT: Using clockworkmod fixed this issue.

Re: TWRP and Internal Storage
This is exactly what's happening to me right now. I just move the download or whatever file it is to my external sd and then it shows up there. But I think it's a bug in TWRP it's very annoying..
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cbass15 said:
This is exactly what's happening to me right now. I just move the download or whatever file it is to my external sd and then it shows up there. But I think it's a bug in TWRP it's very annoying..
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Do you know if clockwork mod fixes that? If so, where can I find the latest version of that?

Re: TWRP and Internal Storage
I think its cuz you have a folder on your intenernal sd card called "0" ( without quotes) and that's where your downloads are being downloaded to and if thats the case twrp dont look in that folder for installing stuff. So just move what you download out of the 0 folder (using my files or root explorer if u have it) to the download folder on root of internal sdcard or ext sdcard n reboot into recovery and it should show up. I think thats whats wrong. If not im sure someone will correct me.
Edit. I guess it can see n the 0 folder. So you might look in there to see if that where the download is at.
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ptaylor09 said:
I think its cuz you have a folder on your intenernal sd card called "0" ( without quotes) and that's where your downloads are being downloaded to and if thats the case twrp dont look in that folder for installing stuff. So just move what you download out of the 0 folder (using my files or root explorer if u have it) to the download folder on root of internal sdcard or ext sdcard n reboot into recovery and it should show up. I think thats whats wrong. If not im sure someone will correct me.
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Actually it seems to be the opposite. I checked my "0" folder in ES File Explorer and that contains morphology and TWRP, which are the exact files TWRP sees in sdcard. But in the actual sdcard folder all of my files are there.
If I just put the recovery image in a zip file and rename it to a tar will it work for flashing in odin?

Re: TWRP and Internal Storage
grizzlywan said:
Actually it seems to be the opposite. I checked my "0" folder in ES File Explorer and that contains morphology and TWRP, which are the exact files TWRP sees in sdcard. But in the actual sdcard folder all of my files are there.
If I just put the recovery image in a zip file and rename it to a tar will it work for flashing in odin?
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Did u hit the up folder button. To get out of the 0 folder? And idk bout the odin part. But theres a flashable cwm recovery if u want try it.
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grizzlywan said:
Actually it seems to be the opposite. I checked my "0" folder in ES File Explorer and that contains morphology and TWRP, which are the exact files TWRP sees in sdcard. But in the actual sdcard folder all of my files are there.
If I just put the recovery image in a zip file and rename it to a tar will it work for flashing in odin?
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Here is link to the cwm touch recovery page. Latest os the 6028 one. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2151476
Just flash in recovey like u would anything else. If u can. And thank naddict.
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ptaylor09 said:
Did u hit the up folder button. To get out of the 0 folder? And idk bout the odin part. But theres a flashable cwm recovery if u want try it.
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Here is link to the cwm touch recovery page. Latest os the 6028 one. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2151476
Just flash in recovey like u would anything else. If u can. And thank naddict.
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I did try to find it in recovery, but to no avail. Flashing clockwork mod recovery fixed it. Thanks for your help, and yeah I thanked naddict.

grizzlywan said:
I did try to find it in recovery, but to no avail. Flashing clockwork mod recovery fixed it. Thanks for your help, and yeah I thanked naddict.
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I hate cwm soo bad. I'll stick with the hassle for now
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Workaround to write to Ext SDCARD?

I just switched from my M7 to the M8 yesterday. I was excited to have the external SD for saving pictures, moving apps, but mostly to host my backups. I have since unlocked my bootloader and rooted the device. Unfortunately I'm unable to write any back ups through TWRP to the card. I was wondering if anyone found any fixes? I've already tried SDFix but it seems not to work with our device. Any help would be appreciated!
Sidenote: I know this probably belongs under development but I'm unable to post yet as my post count is too low. Thanks again!

iNiREALiZED said:
I just switched from my M7 to the M8 yesterday. I was excited to have the external SD for saving pictures, moving apps, but mostly to host my backups. I have since unlocked my bootloader and rooted the device. Unfortunately I'm unable to write any back ups through TWRP to the card. I was wondering if anyone found any fixes? I've already tried SDFix but it seems not to work with our device. Any help would be appreciated!
Sidenote: I know this probably belongs under development but I'm unable to post yet as my post count is too low. Thanks again!
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You will need to edit platform.xml file in/system/etc. Are you comfortable ?

I'm not sure. If there was a tutorial that was available I could possibly follow it. Otherwise is this something that could be included in future rom builds? I wouldn't mind waiting.
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iNiREALiZED said:
I'm not sure. If there was a tutorial that was available I could possibly follow it. Otherwise is this something that could be included in future rom builds? I wouldn't mind waiting.
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using xda app-developers app
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Look for nextapp's SDFix in the play store.. Root and system write protection off is required. It basically edits the file for you (also backs up the original)

silentvisitor said:
You will need to edit platform.xml file in/system/etc. Are you comfortable ?
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Could you detail the edits for reference anyway please? I'll need to know shortly too.

graffixnyc said:
Look for nextapp's SDFix in the play store.. Root and system write protection off is required. It basically edits the file for you (also backs up the original)
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The app worked for me!

graffixnyc said:
Look for nextapp's SDFix in the play store.. Root and system write protection off is required. It basically edits the file for you (also backs up the original)
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Thanks for the help. I tried sdfix this morning. It kept failing and rebooting. I'm rooted but if you could explain how I turn write protection off that would be awesome!

iNiREALiZED said:
Thanks for the help. I tried sdfix this morning. It kept failing and rebooting. I'm rooted but if you could explain how I turn write protection off that would be awesome!
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the quick way? go to the module thread in Original development and follow the instructions. You'll have to do it at every boot though unless you're on a rom that supports init.d support. If you're on stock I made a guide to disable it on boot automatically without init.d support
My guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2702575

graffixnyc said:
the quick way? go to the module thread in Original development and follow the instructions. You'll have to do it at every boot though unless you're on a rom that supports init.d support. If you're on stock I made a guide to disable it on boot automatically without init.d support
My guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2702575
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Sorry if I'm missing something totally obvious. I went and read the thread. I download the file with extension .ko. Copied it to root of internal memory. Opened up terminal app and typed "sh" then used command "insmod /storage/sdcard0/wp_mod.ko"
Am I missing something?

iNiREALiZED said:
Sorry if I'm missing something totally obvious. I went and read the thread. I download the file with extension .ko. Copied it to root of internal memory. Opened up terminal app and typed "sh" then used command "insmod /storage/sdcard0/wp_mod.ko"
Am I missing something?
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su
not sh..
type su
hit enter
then type
insmod /storage/sdcard0/wp_mod.ko it wont show you any output or anything.. if it brings your back to the terminal prompt it ran right

graffixnyc said:
su
not sh..
type su
hit enter
then type
insmod /storage/sdcard0/wp_mod.ko it wont show you any output or anything.. if it brings your back to the terminal prompt it ran right
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I tried it again using "su". I'm pretty sure that is what I used the first time as well because when I entered the command the super user prompt came up to allow access for terminal. Same results. Didn't see any confirmation. Exited app and tried running SDFix and failed again. I then followed your link to your thread and followed step by step. Got all the way to the point where I was trying to save the text document at the end and got the prompt that I could not save the file.
I'm usually pretty good at following tutorials and I'm sure I'm not skipping steps but who knows. I think this one has me defeated lol.

If you put it on your SD card try just /sdcard/wp_mod.ko
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If you run the command.. And then run it again. It will tell you it already exists that's how I figured out it ran ok..
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backfromthestorm said:
Could you detail the edits for reference anyway please? I'll need to know shortly too.
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Sure. Here it is:
You need to make following change to platform.xml in /system/etc.
Add <group gid="Media_rw"/> under WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE and WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE(or similar).
Save. Set Permission to rw-r-r or 644.
Reboot and Enjoy
Good luck :good:

silentvisitor said:
Sure. Here it is:
You need to make following change to platform.xml in /system/etc.
Add <group gid="Media_rw"/> under WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE and WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE(or similar).
Save. Set Permission to rw-r-r or 644.
Reboot and Enjoy
Good luck :good:
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Well I ran through both tutorials (yours and the others) once again. Entered the command twice to confirm and got the message "failed file already exists". So I'm assuming that part went through fine but still unable to run SDFix successfully or edit the install_recovery.sh file. Wouldn't allow me to save through es text edit or the standard one.
So now I'm trying to manually change the platform.xml file. When I navigate to system/etc I don't see any file named "platform.xml". Also tried a search through es file explorer and couldn't find any file. Any thoughts?

iNiREALiZED said:
Well I ran through both tutorials (yours and the others) once again. Entered the command twice to confirm and got the message "failed file already exists". So I'm assuming that part went through fine but still unable to run SDFix successfully or edit the install_recovery.sh file. Wouldn't allow me to save through es text edit or the standard one.
So now I'm trying to manually change the platform.xml file. When I navigate to system/etc I don't see any file named "platform.xml". Also tried a search through es file explorer and couldn't find any file. Any thoughts?
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My apologies.
Its /system/etc/Permission/platform.xml

iNiREALiZED said:
Well I ran through both tutorials (yours and the others) once again. Entered the command twice to confirm and got the message "failed file already exists". So I'm assuming that part went through fine but still unable to run SDFix successfully or edit the install_recovery.sh file. Wouldn't allow me to save through es text edit or the standard one.
So now I'm trying to manually change the platform.xml file. When I navigate to system/etc I don't see any file named "platform.xml". Also tried a search through es file explorer and couldn't find any file. Any thoughts?
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Are you mounting it as r/w in the file explorer? It doesn't seem like you're doing that. I know the module works.. You can't just install the module and it's magically writable.. you still have to make it r/w in a file explorer before you make any changes. I don't use es. I use root explorer and there is a r/w button on top.

graffixnyc said:
Are you mounting it as r/w in the file explorer? It doesn't seem like you're doing that. I know the module works.. You can't just install the module and it's magically writable.. you still have to make it r/w in a file explorer before you make any changes. I don't use es. I use root explorer and there is a r/w button on top.
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Wow. Excuse my ignorance. I wasn't doing that. I downloaded root explorer and used the button to mount as you mentioned and viola I was able to save the edits! I'm now able to create folders on the ext SD. Still get an error when trying to backup from twrp but I guess that's an issue for another day.
I really appreciate all the help!

iNiREALiZED said:
Wow. Excuse my ignorance. I wasn't doing that. I downloaded root explorer and used the button to mount as you mentioned and viola I was able to save the edits! I'm now able to create folders on the ext SD. Still get an error when trying to backup from twrp but I guess that's an issue for another day.
I really appreciate all the help!
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As of now recovery doesn't support exfat formatted cards, If your sd card is formatted as exfat it will fail in recovery. You need to either format your external sd card to fat32 or just wait until the recovery is updated to support exfat. It will once they get kernel source code

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As of now recovery doesn't support exfat formatted cards, If your sd card is formatted as exfat it will fail in recovery. You need to either format your external sd card to fat32 or just wait until the recovery is updated to support exfat. It will once they get kernel source code
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How far out do you think that is? I was figuring I could just get a cheaper card for my backups. Only thing is if I remember correctly Fat32 only supports up to 4GB files correct? I remember my backups being a tad over that so getting another card might not even make a difference.